Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 417: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with mcc
$224,875typical hospital bill
$18,096typical amount paid
$16,172–$31,395range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $224,875 for this stay in 2024, about 12.4 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 12 | $77,432 | $16,172 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 13 | $233,408 | $18,096 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 17 | $224,875 | $31,395 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.